Dawn Patrol: Elgin cop dies after deer crash; man shot by police to face charges
Elgin police officer dies after off-duty collision with deer
Elgin officials observed a moment of silence at last night's city council meeting for an off-duty police officer who died after his motorcycle struck a deer late Tuesday. Full story.
Addison man shot by Crystal Lake police officer to face charges
A man shot by Crystal Lake police after charging an officer with a knife will face charges, officials said yesterday. Prior to police shooting him, Joseph A. Laudicina, 29, of Addison, struck an adult woman in the face several times, choked her and threatened to kill her, police said. Full story.
180 days jail, probation for repeat horse abuse, neglect
A Mount Prospect woman will serve jail time for neglecting and starving her horses, again, a judge determined yesterday. In 2010, three horses died. In April 2013, four horses were found extremely malnourished during an unannounced welfare check. Full story.
Three suffer minor injuries in Schaumburg crash
A two-vehicle crash in Schaumburg yesterday took out a light pole and sent three to hospitals with minor injuries. The crash happened about 2 p.m. at Schaumburg and Springinsguth roads, Schaumburg fire Capt. John Steele said. Full story.
Chapa LaVia first to announce Aurora mayoral bid
Democratic State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia became the first to announce an Aurora mayoral bid. She told supporters at the Copley Theater earlier this week that she'll make business development and education top priorities if elected mayor of Aurora. Full story.
Motorcyclist hurt in Route 59 crash
A motorcyclist was hospitalized yesterday afternoon with serious injuries after a crash involving a car near West Chicago. The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. at Route 59 and James Avenue, West Chicago Fire Batallion Chief Jeff Buccola said. Full story. Weather
Rain this morning with temperatures around 67 degrees. Highs this afternoon in the low 70s with a chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures tonight around 60. Full weather.
Traffic
Work will cause restrictions on Dundee Road from Prairie Lake to Algonquin roads between East Dundee and Barrington Hills until Thursday, Aug. 20. Full story.
Blackhawks' Toews wins Messier Leadership Award
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has won the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award for his commitment to charities and service. Toews accepted the award last night at the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas. Full story.